The Graham Companies in partnership with the Main Street Merchants is inviting Miami Lakes children, as well as students from area schools, to participate in the 3rd Annual Main Street Banner art contest where up to 26 winners’ artwork will be showcased along Main Street’s light pole banners. This year’s theme is “I Can Make A Difference.” Artwork should interpret how one person can make a difference...

    Several Miami Lakes council members participated in the Principal for a Day event on November 19 at local schools. Mayor Michael Pizzi and Councilmember Ceasar Mestre were co-principals at Bob Graham Education Center; Vice Mayor Tim Daubert was principal for a day at Miami Lakes Educational Center; Councilmembers Nelson Rodriguez and Tony Lama shared the responsibility of acting principal at Miami Lakes K-8 Center; and...

  The Youth Center at Miami Lakes Park East is officially open. On November 21, the Town celebrated the Grand Opening of “The Spot” with hundreds of town youth in attendance. The state-of-the-art 4,000 square-foot facility consists of multipurpose activity rooms and classrooms for after school educational programs and tutoring, a quiet area for studying, active area with games and televisions, and al lounge area with an...

The Miami Lakes community is invited to join elected officials as they celebrate the 15th year Anniversary of the Town of Miami Lakes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, at Miami Lakes Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The fun-filled event for the whole family will feature live entertainment, food trucks, carnival rides, a skating rink, photo booth and more. The event, activities, and rides are free, but event organizers are...

  Miami Lakes’ Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting the annual Senior Holiday Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The free event will feature a holiday lunch, door prizes, raffles and lively entertainment to get attendees in the holiday spirit. Those attending are asked to participate in the holiday toy drive by bringing new unwrapped toys for children...